Aerospace & Defence
Peregrine lander: US’ first mission to lunar surface in half a century comes crashing down
In a turn of events that underscores the inherent risks of space exploration, the US' ambitious lunar mission, led by Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander, faced an untimely end.
NASA and Lockheed Martin reveal quiet supersonic aircraft
NASA and Lockheed Martin have recently unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, an experimental plane that could potentially transform the future of air travel.
Virgin Atlantic’s green fuel flight: a retrospective
We are now over a month on from Virgin Atlantic’s green fuel flight which used 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to cross the Atlantic in a flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK. Looking back on this flight, is this the dawn of more sustainable flying, or is it just environmental pandering that will never turn over a true result, here we explore.
Exploring the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire, the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus stands as a pivotal centre for scientific research and technological advancement in the UK.
A brief look at the UK Space Agency (UKSA)
The UK Space Agency (UKSA), established in 2010, is a pivotal organisation in the British space industry.
Hyundai’s air mobility company debuts product concept at CES
Hyundai Motor Group's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) division has unveiled S-A2 at CES 2024, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle.
Octopus-inspired tech can signal and deceive
In a fascinating new development, researchers from the University of California (UCI) have unveiled a new technological platform, drawing inspiration from the greater blue-ringed octopus, Hapalochlaena lunulata.
Ambassador Reema to lead women in defence programme
HRH Ambassador Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the US, will spearhead the International Women in Defence programme at World Defence Show 2024.
Peregrine Mission One has successfully launched to the Moon
Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One has embarked on its journey to the Moon, setting the stage for a lunar landing set for February 23, 2024. This mission positions Peregrine to potentially become the first commercial and the first American lander to touch down on the Moon in over five decades.
Discovery paves way for Mars colonisation and clean energy
A huge development in material science could significantly advance clean energy production and pave the way for sustainable life on Mars.